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Defra have confirmed that physical and identity checks on non-qualifying goods moving from the island of Ireland to Great Britain will not start during 2024. D...
There has been a recent alert relating to Food Distribution Fraud within the Food sector. This information may only be shared with FPC members and not beyond an...
To help farmers, growers and land managers adopt different IPM approaches, Defra published a new guidance page on GOV.UK. This post includes a link to the new g...
There is a current call for comments on a proposed change to the regulation of host species associated with Agrilus planipennis (Emerald Ash Borer). Please see ...
Due to changes in taxonomy, all conifer species are now encompassed at the class level (Pinopsida) rather than the order level (Pinales). However, GB legislatio...
In 2013, the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) was appointed to oversee the relationship between the UK’s largest grocery retailers and their direct suppliers. H...
TIAH has acted in response to recent labour market research highlighting the challenges faced by the agriculture and horticulture sectors, the Growing Prospects...
In July 2024, DEFRA asked for comments on a proposed new requirement on plants for planting. Please find the response to that engagement Here...
Evidence session The Work of the Department and its Arm’s Length Bodies Tuesday 19 November, 2.30pm, Committee room 6, Palace of Westminster Watch live on pa...
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have undertaken a science and evidence-based review of the imported food and feed commodities ...
New Publication The rolling reporting survey for the official Pesticide Residues in Food Monitoring Programme has now been published. August 2024 data Pesticid...
The Pesticide Action Network have released their latest Report outlining their assessment of pesticide policy performance for UK multiple retailers. Criteria ra...
